as in roof
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection
a huge tent was erected for the outdoor wedding reception
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as in to sleep out
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Recent Examples of tent
Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 24 May 2025
Centers had been operating across the Gaza Strip using semi-permanent structures and high-performance tents.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
After roasting for four hours at 350 degrees, the turkey should be tented with foil to prevent browning, according to Butterball.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Some people still want big campers and plush rooftop tents, but lots of other folks want to keep their camping setup as simple as possible.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 24 May 2025
Centers had been operating across the Gaza Strip using semi-permanent structures and high-performance tents.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Verb
Even the West Indian drywood termite, the one that prompts tenting, is technically invasive.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
After roasting for four hours at 350 degrees, the turkey should be tented with foil to prevent browning, according to Butterball.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tent
Noun
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Additionally, there will be communal areas, roof terraces, floating gardens, and lots of greenery throughout.—
Adam Williams
May 28,
New Atlas,
28 May 2025
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At the stable after the practice run, under fans suspended from its gabled roof, soldiers washed down the horses.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Afraid their houses may collapse at any moment, families are sleeping out in the open along roadsides near their homes.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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In the early evening hours and throughout the night, mosquitoes can no longer feast on anoles, which typically sleep out in the open.—
Denise Hruby,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The 7 x 7-foot canopy can fit two to four adults and offers UPF 50 protection.—
Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 May 2025
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This option is 20 inches long when closed, but the canopy spans a whopping 50 inches.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Hall and Hind spent months encamped in Eucalyptus’s Sydney, Australia offices, learning how the company’s customer support systems worked.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2024
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Mahan said that homeless residents who had encamped around the surrounding areas would receive priority access to the tiny home community.—
Devan Patel,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Tent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tent. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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